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Home My WebLink About06-02-09 Special Called Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the La Porte Wrecker Committe City of La Porte Wrecker Committee Minutes of June 2, 2009 Committee Members Present: Tim Tietjens, Planning Director (designated representative of the City Manager); Martha Gillett, City Secretary; and Lt. Gary Rice (designated representative of the Police Chief) Staff Members Present: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Debbie Wilmore, Chief Building Official; and Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator 1. Call to order Meeting called to order by Chairman Tim Tietjens at 2:07 p.m. 2. Consider approval of May 5, 2009, meeting minutes. Motion by Martha Gillett to approve the Minutes of May 5, 2009. Second by Lt. Gary Rice. The motion carried with all in favor; Minutes approved as presented. 3. Conduct public hearing to receive input on a request by Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, Inc. for issuance of two emergency auto wrecker permits, under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. A. Open public hearing The Chairman opened the public hearing at 2:09 p.m. B. Staff comments Debbie Wilmore reported that Mr. Hinds has indicated he does not intend to utilize Mr. DeWalt's yard for vehicle storage. Mr. Hinds has begun construction of his own storage yard in La Porte, which is approximately 75% complete. C. Public comments Christopher Tine, Managing Partner for Reliance Ford, 621 N. Hwy. 146 S., spoke in opposition to Mr. Hinds's request. Mr. Tine noted that Mr. Hinds's company is not located in La Porte and granting the request would take business away from Reliance Ford. The applicant, Charlie Hinds, addressed the Committee. Mr. Hinds reported on the construction status of his storage yard in La Porte. He stated that he is a resident of La Porte, a business owner for 35 years, and continues to be involved in the community. Wrecker Committee Minutes of June 2, 2009 Page 2 of 3 D. Close public hearing The Chairman closed the public hearing at 2:15 p.m. 4. Consider action to grant or deny two emergency auto wrecker permits to Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, Inc., under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. Martha Gillett directed a question to the City Attorney about the number of permits the city is allowed to issue. Clark Askins responded the City can legally increase the number of auto wrecker permits issued as there is a limitation on the City's authority to limit the number of wrecker permits issued. Motion by Lt. Rice to grant two emergency auto wrecker permits to Charlie Hinds Paint & Body, Inc. Second by Martha Gillett. The motion carried with all in favor 5. Conduct public hearing to receive input on a request by Reliance Ford for issuance of two emergency auto wrecker permits, under section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. A. Open public hearing The Chairman opened the public hearing at 2:20 p.m. B. Staff comments Debbie Wilmore reported she met with the Body Shop Manager for Reliance Ford to discuss the current impound yard and how it would need to be expanded if new permits were issued. The manager confirmed that Reliance Ford has enough land and funds to expand the yard. C. Public comments There were no comments from the public. D. Close public hearing The Chairman closed the public hearing at 2:22 p.m. 6. Consider action to grant or deny emergency auto wrecker permits to Reliance Ford, under Section 78-297 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances. Lt. Rice recalled a problem from the past when Reliance Ford had a large failure to respond rate. Mr. Tine stated the problem was with one of their contractual wreckers prior to them having their own wrecker. Mr. Tine confirmed the problem had been corrected. Wrecker Committee Minutes of June 2, 2009 Page 3 of 3 Tim Tietjens asked Mr. Tine about the undefined vehicle on his application. Mr. Tine confirmed Reliance Ford will own the vehicle. Motion by Tim Tietjens to grant an emergency auto wrecker permit to Reliance Ford for a 2000 Chevrolet 3500 HD vehicle and additionally to grant conditional approval of an emergency auto wrecker permit to Reliance Ford for a yet to be determined vehicle, with said permit effective at a point in time when all required documentation has been received and determined to be acceptable. Second by Martha Gillett. The motion carried with all in favor. 7. Administrative Reports There were no administrative reports. 8. Committee Comments A. Matters appearing on agenda Lt. Rice asked Mr. Tine about the wrecker vehicle listed on his application. Mr. Tine confirmed Reliance Ford has contracted with Fast Eddies, who owns the vehicle and will base it at the home residence listed on the application. Mr. Tietjens commented that the Committee's approval in no way impacts any deed restrictions that may be violated by having a commercial vehicle parked in a deed restricted area. B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. There were no inquiries of staff. 9. Adjourn The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. Prepared by Peggy Lee, Planning Department Office Coordinator Emergency Auto Wrecker Permit Application La Porte Towing ~~el ~/d/()1 CITY OF LA PORTE APPLICATION (Fee Changes per Ordinance #05-2837; EfT. 10-01-05) () NEW* Emergency Auto Wrecker Annual Permit Permit Application Fee paid at City Secretary's Office - New Auto Wrecker Permits Request: $150.00 (NOTE: *WRECKER COMMITTEE APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUANCE) City Secretary Office (CSO) advises Inspection Services Division (ISD) when a request is submitted/paid for. CSO provides ISD with proposed yard location (must be within our city limits). ISD performs inspection to see if yard complies with zoning/screening requirements and advises CSO of findings (in writing). CSO advises Committee Members. ( ) RENEWAL - Emergency Auto Wrecker Annual Permit () Towing Vehicle Annual Permit (Non-Emergency) Annual Fee*: $75.00 Per Vehicle Ownership Transfer Fee**: $25.00 Per Vehicle * ** Note: Permit fee can be Pro-Rated by the Month; $6.25 per month) A permit issued is personal to the owner and is NOT transferable between owners - without the express approval of the Wrecker Committee. ~. /:' ALL PERMITS EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR own below) Company Name to be Shown on Permit: Partnership ( ) Corporation (~. Individual, Partnership !1!tif - ~! IIJ~' - Or Corporation Name: '/VI Physical Address: I . fA-' .eel- /' ufbl/e.,I Tf 7757 / ---pO {:of <17. Wor-l--e, 7ft '7-ZCj7~ ;81 ~ 1f7fJ- ~fx;f , List Name/ A~dress: ~} Of all Partners OR (b) Corporation President and Secretary. 1) ~:ACf1/JtL f!fJ!fl /l!..dkerN LMDrfe,1K-7751/ JfiJ1~~Cej)jf1 AddrjbtYj JittlhurV f)?I1/;lJZi~'lb7 / Name Address . City/Stat~p Individual ( ) Mailing Address: Telephone: 2) 3) Name Address City/State/Zip Wrecker Permit Application Page 2 of3 List Vehicle Needing: a Permit: Zt(J~ Year ~~~ MakeIModel 1fR...IJFra~ f) ()~\l0~2L/'?O -rif3 ,')/ F- Motor/I.D. # License # If Vehicle is not owned bvthe Applicant. list vehicle owner's name and. address: NOTE: H the towing vehicle is operated under the terms of a contract with some company other than the owner, a coov of the contract shall be attached to this aoolication. I hereby agree to obey the provisions of the City's rules and regulations, ordinances and statutes applicable to motor vehicles and. understand that upon my failure to so obey such laws that my permit may be revoked or suspended without notice. I understand that all changes of officers or partners shall be reported to the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the change, and such new officers or partners shall individually file applications certifying to their individual qualifications within such time. The failure to certify within such time or to possess such qualifications required of such persons under Article III, Section 78-297, shall be cause for the suspension of all permits held by such corporation or partnership. I hereby certify that all the statements contained in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. x x x X attested by Corporation Secretary*** Corporation, affix corpora seal to this application ~ .~ ---;,..:~c ..",.,. SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED to before me, the undersigned authority, by the above named person, this the /5+ day of ~ ' ZOO L. (}f:)J X 10~ Notary Public for the Stat fTexas . _AIIN)ISON e. ....__lfAlEOF'TW.S ... .... _Of 1 Vgp\RES ,..,....,2 Wrecker Permit Application Page 3 of3 FOR CITY USE ONLY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY WRECKER PERMIT IS ISSUED: NEW License only - CSO notifies applicant (in writing) of the Wrecker Committee Findings and any conditions NEW License only - CSO provides ISD and Planning Department Dfrector with a copy of the applicant's notification letter NEW License only - Upon approval, CSO publishes in the newspaper (1 time) NEW License only - ISD reviews Wrecker Committee Authorization letter and any conditions to confirm if any special inspection and/or steps are needed Certificate of Insmance with City shown as Certificate Holder & Wrecker identified Combined Single Limit (CSL) Liability as follows: $300,000.00 - If Gross Vehicle Weight is 26,000 lbs. Or less $500,000.00 - If Gross Vehicle Weight is oyer 26,000 Ibs. Tax Dept. confirmation that the Applicant has no outstanding Taxes Accounting confirmation that the Applicant has no outstanding indebtedness Receive LP Police Department Wrecker Inspection Memo (Applies to Emergency Auto Wrecker Permit Only) Permit No. Assigned: Date Issued: Fee Collected: Receipt Number: Clerk Initials: City Secretary Provided with Copy of PermitJLicense: Date Clerk Initials Police Dept. Provided with Copy ofPermitJLicense: Date Clerk Initials Revision: 07/24/2007 S:\City Planning Share\04-INSPECTIONS DIVISION\Inspections\Wrecker Permit Application-doc l~ CITY OF LA PORTE, TX *** CUSTOMER RECEIPT *** Batch ID: UB FRANCES 6/02/09 01 Receipt no: 100372 Type SvcCd Description Amount G GMBA/MISC RECEIPTS Qty 1.00 $150.00 BOBBY SLOCUM Trans number: LICENSES AND PERMIT 00100004060900 APPLICATION FOR WRECKER PERMIT FOR 2008 FORD T4351F 1904968 Tender detail CA CASH Total tendered: Total paYment: Change: $200.00 $200.00 $150.00 $50.00 Trans date: 6/02/09 Time: 13:59:15 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT PAYMENT CITY OF LA PORTE 604 W. FAIRMONT PKWY. LA PORTE, TX 77571 281-471-5020 RECEIPT NO. ... ... DATE &~')-01 RECENCDPAYMENTFROM CHECK/MONEY ORDER NO. CASHIER'S CHECK C/[c5 1-1 PAYMENT FOR r AMOUNT L-A- vr-fe Bohhc1 SI DC u tM.- To~,Ji /1q $ / 50 160 DESCRIPTION A //{QfJD~ '-rof lUre cJLer er rv! i 1- furL Z008 Ford - T4-35/ F . 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